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A case study of perceptions of teachers engaged in teaching reading to adolescent students in middle school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Reading is a foundational skill that contributes to success in school and life-long endeavors. Teaching students to read and ensuring they learn how to master the five components of the reading process is a primary task of those in the education...
Data driven decisions in K-12 education : a comparative case study about data driven decisions in two rural K-12 school districts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
., 2000). The following research questions were developed to guide the research. 1) In what ways do districts use data to inform decisions around curriculum and instruction for student learning? 2) What factors impede developing and implementing curriculum...
Teacher perceived impact of technology on elementary classrooms and teaching
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
research supports the notion that technology in the classroom has an influence on student learning, research also points to the teacher as an important lynch pin in technology integration in the curriculum (Mandell, Sorge, & Russell, 2002). The purpose...
An exploratory study of professional development experiences for new middle school science teachers in a suburban school district
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
suggest the most useful adult learning occurred in the learning communities model of professional development. Adult learning that uses direct lecture and little teacher collaboration was found to be the least effective. The study recommends that districts...
Assessment for learning : connecting students to their learning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
how elementary classroom teachers used assessment for learning strategies to help their students more directly connect to curriculum goals and objectives. Furthermore, the author examined his own practice in facilitating the learning of others. Four...
A utilization-focused evaluation of the job-embedded component of the collaborataive principal preparation program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
for more time to collaborate at the university and district level; (b) more structure in the syllabus regarding job-embedded activities, (c) additional training in the areas of special education, discipline management and curriculum and assessment, and (d...
The future of community policing in the context of basic police academy training
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to forecast the likely and desirable conditions associated with community policing training during basic police academy training by seeking consensus among experts regarding selected conditions ...
Determining reliability and validity of a faculty survey to identify current teaching strategies and application of internet technologies in a Taiwanese university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
, the results of discriminant analyses showed that gender, degree source, and years of experience teaching web-based courses significantly affected teaching strategies. New knowledge was learned through interpreting the findings and provided several conclusions...
Teacher perceptions of which school culture factors are most important to effective implementation of a character education program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
essentials of character education implementation (character education policy, defined traits, integrated curriculum, experiential learning, evaluation, adult role models, staff development, student involvement, and sustaining the program). Several significant...
Evidence of servant leadership in professional learning communities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The purpose of this study was to analyze servant leadership and professional learning communities in Missouri schools. A central issue in the study was to examine the relationship of servant leadership characteristics to characteristics...
Second-order change at Mark Twain Elementary : an action research study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study utilized two cycles of action research with elements of participatory action research to examine the nature of the change brought about by the Professional Learning...
The importance of relationships in the renewal process of one middle school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study was conducted primarily to investigate the restructuring and renewal activities of Study School District (SSD) as it reorganized its middle ...
The influence of developing a web-based course on university professor classroom instructional techniques as measured by the MTQ
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
(CS) and Information Systems (IS) instructors' classroom instructional methods. The 12 independent variables included demographics; tenure status, faculty rank, total years teaching, gender, teaching within a private or public institution, teaching...
The superintendent's maintenance and influence on classroom instructional capacity : a mixed method study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The primary objective of this investigation is an increased knowledge of the dynamics of these interactive relationships and the influence of the district superintendent on school improvement centered on instruction and student learning. Using...
A multi-case examination of the impact of national board certification on the teaching profession
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this investigation was to add to the knowledge base an understanding of the long term impact of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification on the profession of teaching through a multiple case study...
A comparison of learning cultures in different size and types of high schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this study was to compare relevant data and information about leadership and learning cultures in different size high schools (small and large) and types of high...
The role of the Troops to Teachers program as participants transition into the classroom
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
to the preparation of its students. This study looked at participants' perspectives of the quality of their teacher preparation during pre-service and in-service training by identifying how the TTT program helps develop skills and knowledge for teaching. Additionally...
How and in what context do osteopathic medical students learn about interprofessional practice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to explore how and in what context osteopathic medical students learn about interprofessional practice. A mixed method design was used to gather data on attitudes of first- and second-year osteopathic medical students...
Teacher perceptions regarding the influence block scheduling has on student learning as compared to traditional scheduling in middle schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
by schedule type and years of teaching experience within groups and between groups. Middle school teachers in the A/B block schedule perceived their schedule had a greater impact on student learning on over 90% of the survey responses. In addition the A...
Professional learning community : a case study of one Midwestern school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The concept of school faculty collaborating as a professional learning community has garnered widespread support and is the subject of much research and discussion. This qualitative case study was designed for the purpose of providing deeper insight...